Police search for men in connection with pet store theft

Jacksonville Police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect, the man shown wearing a blue shirt, and a man who faces no charges pictured wearing a red shirt, in connection with a theft in July at a Jacksonville pet store.

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By Daily News staff

Published: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 01:45 PM.

The Jacksonville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect and another man facing no charges in connection with a theft at a Jacksonville pet store in July.

Surveillance photos were released, showing the two men at the pet store on July 23.

The suspect removed an item from the business without paying for it. According to officials, he left the area in a white Nissan Sentra. The man is described as a white, mid-twenties, muscular build with black hair and facial hair. He is estimated to be 5-foot, 7-inches tall.

Officials said the man in the red shirt was present when the theft occurred and information about his identity would help with the investigation. Authorities say he is not facing charges at this time.

Anyone with information about either man is asked to contact JPD Detective Anthony Ramirez at 910-938-6405 or aramirez@ci.jacksonville.nc.us or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Callers to Crime Stoppers do not have to reveal their identities.

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The suspect removed an item from the business without paying for it. According to officials, he left the area in a white Nissan Sentra. The man is described as a white, mid-twenties, muscular build with black hair and facial hair. He is estimated to be 5-foot, 7-inches tall.

Officials said the man in the red shirt was present when the theft occurred and information about his identity would help with the investigation. Authorities say he is not facing charges at this time.

Anyone with information about either man is asked to contact JPD Detective Anthony Ramirez at 910-938-6405 or aramirez@ci.jacksonville.nc.us or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Callers to Crime Stoppers do not have to reveal their identities.